article thumbnail

Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

ChiroUp

1,9) Successful management involves identifying contributory cervical and thoracic spinal joint dysfunction, paraspinal hypertonicity, and postural stressors such as upper-crossed syndrome. Imaging studies, such as cervical X-rays or MRIs, are generally unnecessary but may help identify underlying cervical spine abnormalities (i.e.,

article thumbnail

A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

Physical examination Postural analysis Observe alignment and asymmetries in standing, sitting and dynamic positions. Imaging and diagnostic tools X-rays and MRIs can reveal structural abnormalities but should be used with clinical findings. In faulty foot posture, the pelvis has great difficulty attaining stability.

Ligaments 130
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Tracking Postural Health with Surface EMG Scans

CLA

When that connection is off, posture suffers. And bad posture? Enter surface EMG scans (sEMG), your secret weapon for tracking postural health. These scans measure the electrical activity in muscles, helping chiropractors uncover the imbalances and compensations that throw posture off course.

Posture 52
article thumbnail

Ensure patient compliance with radiology

Chiropractic Economics

There are tools and technology available to help you overcome barriers to compliance, such as adopting a clear and effective communication strategy and using radiographs and advanced imaging, such as X-ray, MRIs, CT scans and computerized foot scans. AP lumbar X-ray Radiographs and advanced imaging tell your patients’ stories.

X-ray 130
article thumbnail

Tips on When to Conduct Chiropractor X-Ray Before and After

Fisher Chiropractic

Check this guide that outlines when to have chiropractor X ray Are you thinking about making your first trip to the chiropractor? One of those is a chiropractor x-ray. While only a professional can order an x-ray, we'll talk about when to expect one and why your chiropractor has decided to order one.

X-ray 52
article thumbnail

Combating forward head carriage

Chiropractic Economics

Evaluating patient posture has been an essential tool in chiropractic care for decades, and it provides us with necessary information about how well the body is adapting to trauma, stress and the influence of gravity. It’s also interesting to note posture analysis was used to promote the chiropractic profession. Posture is important.

X-ray 130
article thumbnail

How Integrating Nervous System Scanning Can Transform Your Chiropractic Practice

CLA

Many chiropractors rely exclusively on traditional tools like X-rays, which provide great insights into structural misalignments. Why X-Rays Alone Arent Enough Anymore X-rays have been a staple in chiropractic care for decades, and for good reason. X-rays dont reveal that interference.

X-ray 52